# War Commander vs Xeno Command

The clearest difference is ads: War Commander at none against Xeno Command's shown. War Commander also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 631). Xeno Command's advantage is monetization model (paid vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. War Commander sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Xeno Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for War Commander against 4.5 for Xeno Command. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: War Commander has 13K ratings behind it against 631, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of War Commander's written reviews are positive against 62% of Xeno Command's.

War Commander ships an update fortnightly, Xeno Command every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | War Commander | Xeno Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-commander-rogue-assault/id695948278/reviews) | [4.5 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-command/id1583886883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 631 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 286 MB | 464 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KIXEYE](https://appshunter.io/developer/626437168) | [ChillyRoom Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341619086) |

## What reviewers say

### War Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-commander-rogue-assault/id695948278)

Engage in a 3D real-time strategy military game with direct unit control and instant unit creation. Conquer rivals in epic single-player campaigns or dominate a massive multiplayer online world. Experience stunning visuals and non-stop action.

**Highlights:** Direct unit control in battle, Instant unit creation and repairs, Epic single-player campaigns, Massive multiplayer online world, Stunning 3D battlefield experience, Three paid subscription tiers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription (1 Month) | $7.99 | per month |
| Legendary Subscription 1 Month | $79.99 | per month |
| Bag of Gold | $1.19 | one-time |
| Rogue Commander War Stash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Supply Drop | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rogue Commander War Stash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold | $11.99 | one-time |
| Rogue Commander War Stash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Supply Drop | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stash of Gold | $23.99 | one-time |
| Cache of Gold | $59.99 | one-time |
| Rogue Commander War Stash | $99.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Supply Drop | $99.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gold | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant building and unit upgrades
- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visuals
- ⚔️ Engaging real-time combat
- 🤝 Fun alliance and community features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Constant changes and unit nerfs

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing during battles
- Disappearing resources and lost progress
- Unresponsive controls and UI issues

**Requested features**

- Base layout editor
- Ability to reset progress
- More resource generation options
- Improved matchmaking and balancing


### Xeno Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-command/id1583886883)

Lead a powerful army with unique heroes in this offline real-time strategy game. Defend the galaxy against alien invasions, explore diverse planets, and utilize strategic commands and tech to conquer your enemies. Features roguelike elements for ever-changing battlefields.

**Highlights:** Offline gameplay, Roguelike elements, Unique hero factions, Galaxy exploration, Diverse combat units, Strategic tech upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| purchase game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Great RTS mechanics
- 💡 Interesting hero units and abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked behind paywall after initial levels
- 🔁 Lack of replayability and game modes
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs reported
- 🕹️ Wonky unit controls

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes on certain levels
- Inability to save progress
- Graphical glitches and UI issues

**Requested features**

- Endless/survival mode
- Custom map editor
- Multiplayer PvP
- More factions and unit variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is War Commander free?

War Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Xeno Command free?

Xeno Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, War Commander or Xeno Command?

War Commander and Xeno Command are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 631 ratings respectively.

### Do War Commander or Xeno Command have ads?

Xeno Command shows ads; War Commander does not.

### Which is updated more often, War Commander or Xeno Command?

War Commander ships an update fortnightly, and Xeno Command every 2 weeks. Most recently, War Commander was updated on September 25, 2026 and Xeno Command on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*